A cut above the rest: Sam's Barber Shop celebrates 70 years in Downtown Detroit
"It was January 2, 1954 - and I've been here ever since," he said. "Seventy-five cents for a shave and $1.25 for a haircut - so you could get a haircut and a shave for $2."
"It was January 2, 1954 - and I've been here ever since," he said. "Seventy-five cents for a shave and $1.25 for a haircut - so you could get a haircut and a shave for $2."
Fire and Ice Festival, ghost tour, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Celebrate winter fun at Fire and Ice Festival, search for ghosts at Bump in the Night, and more this weekend. Here's what's going on:
Celebrate winter fun at Fire and Ice Festival, search for ghosts at Bump in the Night, and more this weekend. Here's what's going on:
Focus: Hope in need of volunteers as nonprofit combats food insecurity in metro Detroit
Some 42,000 boxes of food are delivered to seniors throughout Southeast Michigan every year thanks to the help of volunteers.
Some 42,000 boxes of food are delivered to seniors throughout Southeast Michigan every year thanks to the help of volunteers.
Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed a year
The cost of the project rose by several hundred million dollars due to the delayed opening, which the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said was due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The cost of the project rose by several hundred million dollars due to the delayed opening, which the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said was due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NACTOY 2024: Toyota, Ford, and Kia take home top car, truck, and utility vehicle awards
The winners of the 2024 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards will be revealed on Thursday.
The winners of the 2024 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards will be revealed on Thursday.
Five Lions named to 2024 Pro Bowl, 7 chosen as alternates
As a result of the Lions breakthrough season, some of the team's standouts are being recognized with the NFL's highest honor.
As a result of the Lions breakthrough season, some of the team's standouts are being recognized with the NFL's highest honor.
New billboards say 'Decker Reported' and corrects Lions record after Cowboys controversy
It's been four days since the Lions were robbed of their win over the Dallas Cowboys -- but time is not healing the wound.
It's been four days since the Lions were robbed of their win over the Dallas Cowboys -- but time is not healing the wound.
Officials tout Detroit's falling homicide rate, sees results on community front and hiring more officers
It wasn't just a falling homicide rate that officials touted in Detroit's review of crime. More money, more staff, better collaboration, and better preparation for events has also aided the city.
It wasn't just a falling homicide rate that officials touted in Detroit's review of crime. More money, more staff, better collaboration, and better preparation for events has also aided the city.
Some species of frog native to Michigan struggling in River Rouge watershed, new survey finds
A new survey of frog and toad populations found numbers of some species that emerge early in the year are down.
A new survey of frog and toad populations found numbers of some species that emerge early in the year are down.
How to check your credit report for free in Michigan
Here's how you can check your credit report each week in Michigan.
Here's how you can check your credit report each week in Michigan.
Kalamazoo brewery acquires Lawton Ridge Winery, plans to keep business going
Lawton Ridge Winery in Kalamazoo will continue to make wine after the business was acquired by Texas Corners Brewing Co.
Lawton Ridge Winery in Kalamazoo will continue to make wine after the business was acquired by Texas Corners Brewing Co.
New Year's Eve things to do in Metro Detroit
Still need New Year's Eve plans? Say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024 at the Metro Detroit celebrations. From family-friendly midday events to balls and more, there's something for everyone to do.
Still need New Year's Eve plans? Say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024 at the Metro Detroit celebrations. From family-friendly midday events to balls and more, there's something for everyone to do.
Detroit police report surge in officer recruitment due to better pay
According to DPD, 41 officers have rejoined the force, and over 300 new officers have been hired in 2023.
According to DPD, 41 officers have rejoined the force, and over 300 new officers have been hired in 2023.
Gov. Whitmer says she is open to banning assault weapons, expanding tobacco tax to vaping products
In part two of a 1-on-1 interview at her Lansing residence, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she is open to a ban on assault weapons.
In part two of a 1-on-1 interview at her Lansing residence, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she is open to a ban on assault weapons.
Michigan voters react to Trump staying on state primary ballot: 'He's too dangerous'
“Unless the U.S. Supreme Court rules otherwise, Donald Trump will be on the ballot for our Republican presidential primary on Feb. 27, 2024," according to Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson.
“Unless the U.S. Supreme Court rules otherwise, Donald Trump will be on the ballot for our Republican presidential primary on Feb. 27, 2024," according to Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson.
3 Michigan redistricting commissioners resign, random selection to be held in January
The Michigan Department of State will host a random selection to replace the departing members on Wednesday, Jan. 3.
The Michigan Department of State will host a random selection to replace the departing members on Wednesday, Jan. 3.
Michigan residents moving to Florida, Texas, other Midwest states, data shows
Michigan's population struggles are expected to get worse without intervention and improvements to several sectors of the state. Here are some of the most popular states that people are moving to.
Michigan's population struggles are expected to get worse without intervention and improvements to several sectors of the state. Here are some of the most popular states that people are moving to.
Unemployment agency wrongfully paid out millions to people who are dead or incarcerated, audit finds
An audit found potentially $250 million in improper payments between 2020-2022. At least $1.7 million went out to people the agency already determined shouldn't get money.
An audit found potentially $250 million in improper payments between 2020-2022. At least $1.7 million went out to people the agency already determined shouldn't get money.
'Transforming the skyline': Inside Detroit's Exchange Tower - a building made from the top down
A new building in Detroit is lauded for its innovation - Exchange Tower was built from the top down.
A new building in Detroit is lauded for its innovation - Exchange Tower was built from the top down.
Wireless charging road in Detroit now open to public
The system works using specialized coils built under the pavement that will wirelessly transmit power using a magnetic field. It'll be sent to a receiver that will be installed on the bottom of the vehicle, which will power the battery.
The system works using specialized coils built under the pavement that will wirelessly transmit power using a magnetic field. It'll be sent to a receiver that will be installed on the bottom of the vehicle, which will power the battery.